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Black Excellence: Radio One Officially Changes Name To Urban One

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

(PRNewsfoto/Urban One, Inc.) Congratulations! Radio One Changes Name To Urban One The largest multimedia company targeting Black Americans recently announced some exciting news. Executives Yashima White AziLove (U1 Corporate), D’Angela Proctor (TV One), Jay Stevens (Radio One and Reach Media), Kierna Mayo (iONE Digital), Tuwisha Rogers (One Solution and OneX Studios), Dwayne Whitaker (R1 Digital), Kim Bandell (One VIP) and Marvisha Frazier (BHM Digital) converged on a press conference call Thursday, May 11 with news that Radio One, Inc. would now be known as Urban One, Inc. The change was made official on May 5, commemorating the 18th anniversary of its IPO, when the company went public. The name change is reflecting the company’s longstanding, rich history as the most trusted source to inform, entertain and inspire the African-American community with a promise that Urban One will continue to provide culturally relevant integrated content through its iconic brands and platforms. According to Urban One Vice President of Corporate Communications Yashima White AziLove, per Radio One’s President and Chief Executive Officer Alfred Liggins, the Urban One name accentuates the company’s dedication to black culture. “Well for clarity, Radio One is a legacy name, and one in which we have not departed from. Radio One refers to our vast local radio network of 57 broadcast stations in 15 markets,” said AziLove. “Our CEO chose the word “urban” in short due to its inherit ability to encompass all things black. Mr. Liggins often says we’re in the black people business and we believe that black culture is sexy, it’s hot, it’s appealing and we know that black culture impacts every aspect of American life.” Alfred Liggins, Cathy Hughes In addition to the name change, Urban One’s iONE Digital has announced the acquisition of Bossip.com, MadameNoire.com, and HipHopWired.com under the moniker “BHM Digital” alongside existing brand properties, HelloBeautiful, NewsOne, GlobalGrind and the company’s new site and master brand, Cassius (www.cassiuslife.com). “The brands we are acquiring have great recognition amongst consumers, clients and agency partners,” said Detavio Samuels, President of iONE Digital & One Solution. “In fact, the Bossip voice is so admired that some of its competitors have dubbed it ‘the best of the internet’ and there are already plans to extend it outside of the digital world. We look forward to the plethora of opportunities to grow all of these brands across multiple platforms within and outside of the Urban One ecosystem” continues Detavio Samuels. (PRNewsfoto/iONE Digital) Black excellence, we’re excited to be part of the iONE Digital family! More information about Urban One’s extensive portfolio, including company history and milestones, is available on the company’s corporate website at www.urban1.com .

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Death Of 20-Year-Old Student Found Hanging In Park Deemed “Suicide,” Family Seeking Second Investigation

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Medical Examiner Deems Student’s Death A suicide Let’s just start by saying that any time a black person is found hanging — it’s suspicious. You may have heard about the case of 20-year-old Kendra Shanice Reid, a sophomore at WSSU in North Carolina who was found hanging at a park on April 28th. The medical examiner recently ruled her death a suicide. According to Winston-Salem Jourdal reports , Reid died from asphyxiation by hanging, according to her death certificate. Her body was found hanging in a wooded area of Finch Park shortly after 9 a.m. on April 28. The public park at 15 Paul Beck Road is just outside of Lexington, where Reid is from. Larry James, the Davidson County medical examiner and the county’s director of emergency services, ruled Reid’s death as a suicide. James said no autopsy was performed as a medical examiner can forego the autopys if death is determinable by an external examination. Some people attempted to link Reid’s death to a video circulating on Facebook, but Reid’s mother Sophia Giles claims those rumors are not true. In response to James’ suicide ruling, the Atlanta chapter of Black Lives Matter has released the following statement: As President of Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta we are compelled to express our outraged of the senseless death of our dear sister Kendra Shanice Reid 20, who was found hanging in a park. We are deeply saddened and shocked to learn that yet another black body is lifeless. Kendra Reid was a 20 year old sophomore student at Winston-Salem State University in Lexington. She was loved by her community, her school and of course naturally by her family. After learning that Larry James, the county’s medical examiner ruled that the cause of death was a suicide. We know that couldn’t have been any further from the truth. Kendra was full of life, she loved her family, and she was an active member on campus and a member of the WSSU Marching Band who looked forward in graduating. We expect second investigation to be conducted by an private independent examiner, and anticipate a thorough full criminal investigation to be launch by either The Department of Justice’s Office of Civil Rights and The FBI. The black community in Lexington has little to no faith in Lexington Police Chief Mark Sink and his ability to execute a fair and complete investigation. This is why we takes to the streets, organized, mobilized and disrupt business as usual. Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta we will continue to monitor this case with a close eye In struggle, Sir Maejor Page President Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta Do you think it’s possible that this young woman was murdered? Do you think the police and medical examiner have done enough to make sure that she was not murdered? Photo Courtesy Black Lives Matter Atlanta

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Jesse James’ Sister Backs Up Child Abuse Claim

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Jesse James’ father denounced his son yesterday for saying he was abused as a kid. But James’ sister is standing by him and his allegations against their dad. While blaming his cheating on child abuse is suspect and may be seen as a cheap cop out, Julie James England tells E! News that if nothing else, it took place. The beleaguered star’s revelations on Nightline are “completely true. I saw it,” she says. “I lived there with my dad, he was very aggressive with Jesse and I.” “He did abuse Jesse.” This is not how their father remembers things, however. Larry James and his ex-wife, Janina, have denied Jesse’s version of events. Not the case, Julie swears. Julie says Janina wasn’t even married to their father at the time and, in her opinion, they’re speaking out now to cash in to make celebrity gossip news. “I think they are giving stories to make money,” says Julie . “Janina was married to my dad when we were teenagers. She doesn’t know how angry my dad used to get.” “My [birth] mom had to be my mother and my father,” England adds, dismissing her father. “She would back us up. She would do anything for her kids.” They’re both estranged from their dad, Julie says, and Larry, who also said Jesse is obsessed with Nazis, has no relationship with either of their children. Julie also tells E! News that her brother is a changed man since emerging from a 30-day sex addiction rehab program, which Jesse sought out voluntarily. “He is breaking the mold from what he learned from my dad,” Julie says. “He is owning up to the mistakes he made and is trying to move forward in life.” Do you forgive Jesse James?

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